Gwen is fascinated by the imagery of animals, our relationship with them and their anthropomorphism in childhood stories and fables. Also drawing reference from vintage toys, her menagerie evokes a sense of this nostalgia.
Gwen's making process involves the technique of pinching and although rooted in the figurative tradition, she aims for a simplicity of form which captures something of the spirit of each animal. The contrast between the cool glazed ceramic and the soft,
​colourful cashmere introduces a tactile playfulness to her work.

Gwen trained at Cardiff school of Art and now works from her studio in Looe, Cornwall. 

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